JUST RELEASED! Faithful Grandparenting
Faithful Grandparenting: Practical Ideas for Connecting the Generations is hot off the press! Whether you’ve been a grandparent for many years or you’re soon to become a grandparent, this book was written for you. Carol Olsen and I have pooled years of experience teaching and working with families to provide a wide variety of grandparenting tips, tools, and ideas. It’s been a joy to work on this project with Carol. She’s knowledgable, experienced, and my dear friend.
Carol and I are both Parent & Family Educators as well as Christian wives and mothers. Carol is the grandmother of eight. I was inspired by my tremendous grandmother. Our desire to speak into the vibrant relationship grandparents can have with their grandchildren was the impetus to write this book.
Faithful Grandparenting: Practical Ideas for Connecting the Generations is timeless. The book provides a plethora of both practical and fun ways to enjoy connecting with grandchildren of every age, babies to young adults. The chapters contain creative suggestions and exciting adventures to build connections while nurturing a loving relationship with the younger generation. Included are topics on creating a legacy, passing on your family heritage, cultivating long-lasting memories, and discovering ways for sharing your faith while inspiring your grandkids to love the Lord.
Here’s what readers are saying about Faithful Grandparenting: Practical Ideas for Connecting the Generations.
We were both delighted to read such practical and creative ideas on how grandparents can more fully engage in the lives of their grandchildren. This book is not up-in-the-clouds, but down-to-earth where real life takes place. Read and be encouraged! You can make all the difference in the world.
-Reverend Mark R. Stromberg, Superintendent of the Northwest Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church of America and his wife, Terri Stromberg
What delightful insights into the grandparent relationship! I believe Carol and Becky tickled every tantalizing emotion possible for grandparents who truly want to be involved the spiritual lives of their grandchildren.
-Ginger Craven, grandmother of eight teenagers
Well-written and engaging, Faithful Grandparenting is a biblical resource packed with creativity and practical applications. Becky and Carol understand our deep desire to connect to our grandchildren and to impact their lives in meaningful and godly ways. Full of shared stories and personal testimony as well as relevant “banners” that highlight key principles and tips, this book ought to be in every grandparent’s toolbox as their guide to Christ-centered grandparenting.
-Lynda Barger, M.D. Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, grandmother of two
Concise and packed full of wisdom and practical ideas, Faithful Grandparenting is a must-read for grandparents who wish to maintain and improve their relationships with both grandchildren and the children’s parents. The authors share marvelous ideas regarding communication, discipline, fun activities, traditions, and ways to support spiritual growth. Their suggestions are delightfully useful and are sure to create stronger family bonds in this changing world.
-Laurie Cockerell, Conservative Children’s Books, Author of Founders’ Fables, Magnificent Sam, The Miracle, The Spirit of Texas, teacher and social worker, homeschooling mom, Charlie’s grandmama
Carol and Becky’s hearts for Christ and love for family overflow through the pages of this book. With wise, practical advice, their goal is to equip all of us to be the parents and grandparents God intends us to be. From illustrations of their grandparenting principles to check-the-box ideas, this book should be read time and time again. These are GRAND ideas to connect the generations!
-Shug Burg, Founder and President of HIM4Her Ministries, radio host, speaker, leader, and evangelist
Faithful Grandparenting is full of practical wisdom and ideas that provide an easy-to-follow roadmap to helping kids and grandkids find their way thoughtfully and intentionally in the world through the families God has given them. Everyone I talk to is looking for practical advice on how to bring the best of themselves into their relationships, and this book will serve many on their journey of extending their influence to the next generation. I’m excited for the way this book will bless grandparents and grandchildren!
-Thomas Petey Crowder, Senior Pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church, Edina, MN
Having been a grandmother myself for many years, this book reminded me in a fresh and down to earth way, that the things I value most in my life are important enough to pass on to my grandchildren. I was delighted by the creative ways the authors encouraged me to do this in ways I have never imagined. I am challenged to use the examples given in this book to deepen my relationship with each of my unique grandchildren. Thanks for the inspiration!
-Mary Meyer, grandmother of four grandchildren
Mimi is my newest name and role. My husband and I have just stepped into the grandparent phase. We desire to have a strong bond with our grands. We hope to partner with and support our adult children in developing their children’s faith. Faithful Grandparenting is filled with wise nuggets and easily applicable ideas for those who want a heart and soul connection with their grands. If you are a grandparent, this book is an invaluable resource, one to which you will refer many times as your grands grow from littles to bigs.
-Lori Wildenberg, speaker, podcaster, licensed parent educator, and author or co-author of 6 parenting books including The Messy Life of Parenting; loriwildenberg.com
I highly recommend Faithful Grandparenting: Practical Ideas for Connecting Generations. This book is a must for all grandparents … whether you are seasoned or just beginning this rich adventure, there are important tools to assist you in sharing your faith with the next generation. Life today is hectic for most families and having hands-on grandparents who have developed a relationship with their grandchildren from birth can play a key role in each child’s life. Becky and Carol have done a marvelous job expressing the joy of grandparenting with lots of practical tips and fun ideas you will want to implement and examples from other grandparents. My husband, Ed, and I consider it a true gift from God to be grandparents of eight amazing grandchildren! This is a wonderful tool for grandparents.
-Berrie Lounsberry, founder of The Berry Patch School, grandmother of 8
Loved the book! Faithful Grandparenting is a wonderful guide for grandparents. It not only provides a strong Christian influence, but calls for logical, commonsense grandparenting. I love the way the authors have empowered the reader to highlight key points with the check-off boxes. Being a former athlete and coach, I especially loved the inclusion “Rules of an Athlete.” It is “right-on” advice for kids as student athletes! Faithful Grandparenting is a great contribution to grandparents, present and future!
-Dave Appelhof, grandparent of 12 grandchildren and 2 great grandkids
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